Vital Records, Chenango County, NY (1878)

 Chenango American, Greene, NY, October 31, 1878

Marriage

In Sanford [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. N.J. Rawley, Mr. George L. Hunt of Afton [Chenango Co. NY] and Miss Elsie L. Carl of Sanford.

Deaths

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th of consumption, Mrs. Mina E. Orwen, aged 19 years.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 22d, Mr. Warren D. Newell, aged 78 years.

In Triangle [Broome Co. NY] Oct. 25th, Maud Sweetland daughter of Del Sweetland, aged 4 years and 11 months.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 26th, Mr. Jehial Marvin aged 61 years.

In this village [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. Ira Watson, aged 85 years, 1 month and 5 days.

In this town [Greene, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 27th, Mr. Harry Tyler aged 87 years.

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In Greene [Chenango Co. NY], October 21st of typhoid fever, George Bingham aged 18 years.

Sincerely do we sympathize with the family and friends of the youth above named.  In his early demise they have suffered a loss, the extent of which words cannot convey.  He was all that a son, brother and friend could be, and it is sad to reflect that he was cut down in the flower of his youth, just when life seemed sweetest, and the world was most beautiful.  He has gone to his reward, however, and his mourning friends should find solace in that fact.

He drooped when the world seem'd the brightest-- / He died in the flower of his youth-- / At the age when the heart bounds the lightest; / Full of virtue and honor and truth / But his virtues will always be cherish'd / So banish your tears and your sighs-- / His mortal clay only has perished, / His glad soul dwells in the skies.

Gone from our gaze is that loved one, / Gone with the youthful bloom, / Oh, our hearts were wild with sorrow, / When we laid him in the tomb.

Hushed now forever the voice that has spoke / Kind words to friends so dear, / But 'tis God's will, kind parents listen, / Do not drop one single tear.

George has crossed death's dark river, / He has left this earthly shore, / But in Heaven we hope to meet him, / Where parting is no more.

Farewell, farewell, dear George, / Still forever more farewell, / Did we say farewell forever, / Nay we hope with thee to dwell.

Nettie S. Demell

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Mrs. Cornelia Rexford, widow of the late Seneca B. Rexford, died at her residence on the morning of the 24th inst., from the effect of the late accident, which we recorded two weeks ago.  Mrs. R. was a lady of superior intelligence and more than ordinary accomplishment, holding a high place in the social and religious circles.  She was a devout member of the Congregational Church and one who labored with heart and hand to contribute to its prosperity.  She will be long and sadly mourned not only by the church of which she was a member but by a large circle of friends by whom she was beloved for her benevolence and esteemed for her Christian grace and womanly virtues.  The almost tragical circumstances of her death render her loss doubly painful to her surviving friends.

Oxford Times, Oxford, NY, October 16, 1878

Marriage

NORRIS - BURROWS:  In McDonough [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 6th, by Rev. Charles Steere, Mr. W.E. Norris of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Ida M. Burrows of Smithville [Chenango Co. NY].

Deaths

LEDDINGTON:  In North Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 2d, Vollna [Leddington] widow of the late J.S. Luddington, aged 75 years.

CONKEY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY], Sept. 25th(?), Mr. Lansing L. Conkey

FOSTER: In Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], the 8th(?), Mr. Christopher C. Foster aged 75 years.

STANLEY:  In German [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 5th, Amy E. [Stanley] wife of Timothy Stanley, aged 39 years.

Vital Records, Otsego & Chenango Counties, NY (1878)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 29, 1878

Marriages

In Davenport [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 20, by Rev. J.H. Wright, Thomas M. Terrell of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] and Sarah A. McLaury of Davenport.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 20, by Rev. C.D.W. Bridgman, D.D. of New York, Alexa der B. Humphrey and Mary Morrison [Charles] daughter of George H. Charles.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 20 by Rev. W.C. Grubbe, Wm. H. Hanford of Franklin and Clara P. Benedict of Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY].

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 21, by Rev. E.B. Russell, Capt. Thomas H. Tilloit of Genoa, N.Y., late conductor on the Midland Branch and Anne H. McCourtie of Delhi.

In Gilbertsville, Nov. 23, by Rev. F.P. Southerland, James A. Brown of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] and Estella Murry of Gilbertsville.

Deaths

In East Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 25, Mrs. Charity Whitney. Funeral at the Presbyterian Church in this place, Nov. 27.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 14, Mrs. Rhoda McDougal, aged 62.

In Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 25, Emalee Bellale [Sanford] wife of C.B. Sanford aged 25 years.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 21, Susan Post aged 67 years.

In South Deerfield, Mass. Nov. 14, Mrs. Zelinda Wing Sanderson daughter of the late Dr. Walter Wing of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] aged 61 years.

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The Late Dr. Charles T. Bush

The remains of Dr. Charles T. Bush, of whose death we spoke last week, reached here from Denver, Saturday noon and were at once conveyed to the residence of Erastus Ward, the father of Mrs. Bush. The body was encased in a handsome metallic coffin and the embalmment had preserved the naturalness of features to a very satisfactory extent.

Mrs. Bush had become much prostrated from grief and anxiety during the transportation of her dead husband and was quite overcome at receiving him home, dead.  The little baby girl clapped her hands gladly at the sight of "papa," recognizing him at once, but could not appreciate his condition. During the day the body was looked at by many friends of the deceased and arrangements were at once made by military and civic bodies for attendance at the funeral.

Capt. H.G. Wood, of Third Separate Company, issued the following order:

Oneonta, N.Y.  Nov. 23d, 1878. It is the sad duty of the Captain commanding this company to announce to the members the death of our late comrade, Charles T. Bush, which occurred at Denver, Colorado, on November 16th, 1878.

As a faithful member of the command, often performing his duty under great physical pain, yet always cheerfully responding to the demands made upon him, his example will always be worthy of emulation by every member of the command, none of whom are less able to perform their whole duty than he was.

As a courteous and kind-hearted gentleman, his place in the company cannot easily be filled, and the memory of his excellent qualities will remain on our minds until it shall be our turn to answer at the final roll call of life.

As a mark of respect to his memory, the usual badge of mourning will be worn for thirty days.

The members of this command and Drum Corps will assemble at the company armory on Tuesday, November 26th, 1878, at 1 o'clock p.m. in full dress uniform, white equipments and white gloves to attend the funeral of our late comrade, Charles t. Bush.  H.G. Wood, Captain

Orders similar to the above were issued by the foremen of the fire companies and arrangements made to attend the funeral.

On Tuesday, the armory was heavily draped in mourning and the flag at the engine house was at half mast, as were other similar emblems.  at 1:30 the various organizations formed at the residence of Mr. Ward, led by military band, and accompanied the remains and friends to the Presbyterian church.  At an early hour the church was filled, reserving only space for mourners and attendants.  Mrs. E.R. Ford presided at the organ, Dr. Pratt, S. Brownson, Miss Brownson and Mrs. W.H. Williams composed the choir.  Scripture was read by Rev. Dr. Calhoun, prayer was said by Rev. Dr. Smith, and Rev. H.H. Allen delivered the sermon.  His remarks were from Deut. 32:49, 50--"Get thee up into this mountain Abarim.  And die in the mount whither thou goest up and be gathered unto thy people."  ....

At the conclusion of the service the remains were exhibited from the platform in front of the church.  At the grave, the brief and impressive funeral service of the Presbyterian church was said by Rev. H.H. Allen, and the mortal remains of Charles T. Bush were consigned to the earth, "dust to dust, ashes to ashes."  During this ceremony the members of Third Separate Company were in the position of "rest" with downward pointed guns.  Afterward a salute was fired, thus closing the funeral obsequies.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 26, 1878

Marriages

SAUNDERS - ROBINSON:  In St. Paul's Church Oxford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. Mr. Robinson, assisted by Rev. R.M. Duff, Mr. Robert Saunders to Miss Annie Robinson, both of Jackson, Miss.

BURNSIDE - SMITH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th, in the M.E. Church, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Charles Burnside to Miss Olivia [Smith] youngest daughter of Luther Smith, both of Guilford.

SEYMOUR - YOUNG:  At the residence of the bride's parents in Triangle [Broome Co. NY], Oct. 16th, by Rev. B.T. Davies, Mr. John Seymour of Whitney's Point [Broome Co. NY] to Miss Kate Young.

TOWLE - DEDRICK:  At the residence of the bride's father, Oct. 16th by Rev. S.T. Ford, Mr. E.H. Towle and Miss Jennie E. [Dedrick] eldest daughter of W.H. Dedrick, Esq. all of Greene [Chenango Co. NY].

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The social event of the season was the wedding on Wednesday afternoon at the Episcopal Church in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY], whereby Sherburne loses one of its most charming, young and handsome ladies, Miss Beckie Wilcox.  The young gentleman who has gained the hand of the lady is Henry Boxer of New York City.  All in all, the marriage ceremony and appointments were as brilliant and beautiful as the occasion demanded.  Rev. T.L. Randolph was the clergyman who very appropriately pronounced the ceremony.  Misses Belle Wilcox of New York and Hattie Elsbre acted as bridesmaids; Mr. Boxer, brother of the groom, and William C. Elsbre, as groomsmen.  Fred. Upham and Victor Smith with assistants were the courteous ushers of the occasion.  In front of the altar was hung the floral marriage bell, surmounting the arch, under which the bride and groom made their vows.  Various parts of the altar were tastefully adorned with fragrant and gay colored flowers in profusion. The bride looked beautiful, attired in an elegant white silk, trimmed in the beautiful satins and laces, with long train of many yards, an ornamental white vail with orange blossoms handsomely arranged in its drapings.  The bridesmaids were finely attired, but as is customary, the bride was the center of attraction, and the appearance of the elegantly attired bridal party in the setting of flowers and the auditorium well filled with people, was such as to leave a lasting impression on the guests.  After the ceremony the bride's parents gave a reception to a few relatives. We learn that many quite valuable presents were bestowed upon the bride.  The happy couple left on the 7 P.M. train for New York, attended by the congratulations and good wishes of their friends.

Deaths

MORGAN:  In German [Chenango Co. NY], Thursday, Oct. 17th, 1878, Mrs. Emiline Morgan, aged 70 years.

PORTER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, Mrs. Sarah A. Porter, aged 78 years.

GARRISON:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19, Lena [Garrison] adopted daughter of Albert and Fanny Garrison, aged 5 years 7 months.

JUDSON:  In Columbus, Warren co. Penn., on Oct. 9th, Hon John Judson aged 86 years, a brother of Mrs. Luther Foote of Oxford.

SCOTT:  In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 21st, 1878, of consumption, Eliza T. [Scott] wife of L.D. Scott, aged 28 years, formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY].

BINGHAM:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] of typhoid fever, Oct. 21, George R. [Bingham] eldest son of Wm. M. and Margaret E. Bingham, aged 18 years.

RUSSELL:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Sept. 25th, Judith Ann [Russell] wife of William F. Russell, aged 37 years.

STEPHENS:  At Oregon, Ill. Oct. 11th, Mr. Samuel R. Stephens, formerly of Cleveland O., aged 37 years.  Mr. Stephens was born in Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the Stephen's homestead now owned by Mr. N. Pendleton.  For the mother and brother, our sympathy is called forth in this bereavement and there are many who will remember their former playmate and sharer in boyish delights.

RICHER:  Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY:  An aged lady, a Mrs. Richer was found dead in bed on Monday.  Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease.

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REXFORD:  In this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th inst., Mrs. Cornelia Rexford, widow of the late Seneca B. Rexford aged 53 years. [Sherburne News, Sherburne, NY, Oct. 26, 1878

About ten o'clock last Monday night, a sudden explosion at the house of Mrs. Cornelia Rexford, in Sherburne, followed by load cries for help, alarmed the entire neighborhood.  Mr. Rexford's hired girl and her sister-in-law, living near, were the first to answer the call and found Mrs. R. standing by the well enveloped in a sheet of flame, and frantically endeavoring to extinguish it.  As quickly as possible, a blanket was procured, the fire smothered, and the sufferer conveyed to her room.  By this time plenty of help was at hand, and a messenger was dispatched for Drs. E.S. and H.C. Lyman, who soon arrived and remained with the patient through the night.  Tuesday morning she was quite comfortable, although a great portion of her body is badly burned.  She is unable to state how the accident occurred, but it is thought that a kerosene lamp exploded in her hands and set fire to her clothing.  At last account her situation was critical.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, Oct. 9, 1878]

In our issue of the 9th inst. we gave the particulars of a terrible accident which occurred to Mrs. Cornelia Rexford of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY], from the bursting of a kerosene lamp, which she was carrying in her hand to the well just outside of her residence.  Her burns though they were serious, were not thought to be necessarily fatal, but we are sorry to be obliged to announce that they have proved so, for Mrs. Rexford died Thursday morning, after upwards of two weeks of most intense suffering.

Mrs. R. was the widow of the late S.B. Rexford and the daughter of Lewis Lathrop of Sherburne.  She was a most estimable lady, respected and beloved by the entire community in which she has so long resided.  Her untimely death has cast a deep gloom over the entire village, extending to those who knew her in all adjoining villages.  Her funeral will be attended from her late residence in Sherburne, this Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

Vital Records, Otsego & Chenango Counties, NY (1878)

 Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 22, 1878

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 20, by Rev. J.D. Colhoun, Scott Goodwin and Hattie A. Gilbert, both of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] July 10 by Rev. S.B. Van Hoesen, BL. Jay Van Hoesen and Jennie A. Grant.

In Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 7, by Rev. S.W.  Meek, Wm. W. Palmer and Mary A. Miller.

In Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 13, by Rev. F.H. Seeley, Frank Zeller of Frankfort [Herkimer Co. NY] and Jennie E. Ward of Richfield.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] at the home of the bride, Nov. 19, by Rev. H. Brotherton, George W. Smith of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] and Ella [Crispall] daughter of Francis Crispall.

Deaths

In South Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 17, of Hydrothorax, Nathan Pierce aged 17 years.

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 13, Libbie Storer aged 23 years.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 10, Mrs. James Casler daughter of Horace Wood, aged 21 years.

In Springfield Center [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6, Peter McHorie(?) aged 77 years.

In Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 5, Mrs. Ta... Stewart aged 31 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 7, Mrs. Mary White relict of the late Col. Geo. W. White, aged 65 years.

In Deposit [Delaware Co. NY]  , Nov. 12, Howard [Stow] son of Charles N. and Alice E. Stow, aged 4 years.

Saturday evening the sad intelligence was received by telegraph from Denver that Dr. Chas. Bush of this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY] had died that morning.  the same day Mrs. Bush received a letter from her husband indicating that he had failed somewhat and gone to St. Joseph's Hospital, conducted by the Sisters of Charity.  Word was immediately returned requesting the body to be embalmed and sent here by express.  The remains will probably reach here today or tomorrow.  Dr. Bush left for Denver about three months ago, confident of recovery.  But his friends here entertained no such encouraging hopes, while they all wished for the best.  This is a very sad case and occasions a deep gloom throughout our village. the deceased leaves a young wife and a beautiful child, the former in great grief the latter only conscious probably of her papa's absence. The engine house is draped in mourning and at the funeral it is expected the full department and band will join in the sad ceremonies.  

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wadsworth of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] well known in this village, have sustained a great loss int he death of their only child, a bright, beautiful little girl, which died Saturday afternoon with diphtheria.  the Binghamton Republican says:  "Mabel [Wadsworth] who was in her third year, was a child of remarkable brightness and intelligence and possessed of a nature that made her dear to all that knew her."

News Item

Mrs. King of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co. NY] is 100 years old next February and goes to Cooperstown - a distance of seven miles to church.  She is a member of the Catholic church.  She lives with her two sons, one of whom is seventy-eight years old.  Worcester Times.

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, October 23, 1878

Marriages

HURLBUTT - GADSBY:  In Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 16, 1878, by Rev. B.B. Carruth, at the residence of the bride, Mr. Elihu L. Hurlbutt and Miss Ellen M. Gadsby both of Gilbertsville, N.Y.

ROOT - THOMAS:  At Mrs. J.M. Moulton's 1021 Cherry Street, Des Moines, Oct. 12th, by the Rev. Mr. Jencke, A.M. Root of Des Moines, Iowa to Miss Frankie Thomas of Bainbridge, New York [Chenango Co.].

Mr. Root has been connected with the American Express Company ever since it started here.  For the past fourteen years he has been employed as express messenger in New York.  Mr. Root is a worthy young man and deserves the good fortune which has befallen him - the possession of one of the best of the Empire State's renowned young ladies.  Des Moines (Iowa) Register.

Deaths

WILSON:  In Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 15th, 1878, after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. J.W. Wilson aged 22 years.

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CROW:  At the Midland Depot in this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], on Sunday evening, Oct. 20th, Sam Crow aged 8 months and 17 days.

Supposed case of quickened conscience.  Sam was an orphan and was generally beloved and respected by all that knew him.  His many queer antics and winning ways ensured him a welcome wherever he made his calls.  He was possessed of many (crow) virtues and was known to have but one vice.  But that being so common among office holders, it may be overlooked in him.  He never took anything he could not carry away.   He was a firm believer in hard money.  His remains were carefully wrapped in a tribune extra, containing the Tilden cypher dispatches and forwarded to Oswego for interment, in charge of R. Cullman, assistant chief of the Oswego Fire Department.

The poor old crow has gone to rest, / We know that he is free / gone to meet his mother-in-law.

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It is creditably reported that Frank Porter a brother of Charles and Levi Porter of our place, was murdered and robbed near Narrow Stone, Pa., recently.  He was on his way to this place [Chenango Forks, Broome Co. NY], and was riding with a stranger near that place who suddenly plunged a razor into his throat, killing him instantly and divesting him of his money and clothing, left him on the highway. We learn the party suspected of the crime has been arrested and incarcerated.

Preston, Chenango Co. NY:  News has come that Dudley Brown , son of Dudley Brown of this town is dead.  This makes eight children that he has lost, that have grown to be men and women, and now only one is left to them and that, a daughter.  They have the sympathy of the entire community in their severe afflictions.

German, Chenango Co. NY:  Death has again entered our neighborhood.  Mrs. Dudley Morgan died Saturday morning at 7 o'clock.

Cal. Bailey of Willett [Cortland Co. NY] died Thursday about 9 P.M.  He had been as well as usual through the day and attended church in the evening, came home and told his daughter, Mrs. McVeane, he was not feeling very well and went to his room.  Mrs. McVeane who was employed in another part of the house heard him fall and on reaching the room he died almost instantly.

Vital Records, Broome (1847) Chenango (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 6, 1847

Marriages

In Greene, Chenango Co. [NY] on the 21st ult. by the Rev. Mr. Rogers, Mr. M. Hitchcock of Pike Co., Illinois to Miss Hannah E. Hallenbeck of the former place.

At Great Bend, Pa., on the 30th ult. by the Rev. D.D. Gregory, of Binghamton, N.Y., Mr. Isaac M. Hasbrook of Shawangunk, Ulster Co., N.Y., to Miss Adelia Newman of the former place.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 13, 1847

Marriage

In Brooklyn, Susquehanna County, Pa., on the 26th ult. by the Rev. J.B. Gilman, Mr. J. Harrison Bagley of Conklin, N.Y. [Broome Co.] to Miss Ann Weston of the former place.

Deaths

In Vestal [Broome Co. NY] on Sunday last, Mr. Benjamin Ingraham rejoicing in the hope of the Christian, aged 75 years.

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Wednesday morning last, Esther [Garnet] wife of Anthony Garnet, aged about 18 years.

In Binghamton [Broome Co. NY] on Saturday, Oct. 2d, of Consumption, Jacob Edgar [Webster] infant son of Elias and Lydia Webster, aged 11 months.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 20, 1847

Marriage

On Thursday evening, the 14th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Lewis S. Abbott and Miss Amelia [Merrill] only daughter of Myron Merrill, Esq. all of this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY].

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, October 27, 1847

Marriage

In Union [Broome Co. NY] on the 20th inst. by the Rev. W.M. DeLong Mr. Joseph Woughter and Miss Esther Fanny Hemstrought both of Owego [Tioga Co. NY].

Deaths

In Lisle [Broome Co. NY] of typhus dysentery on the 8th of September, Susan Howell [Barnes] aged 2 years and 1 months; and of the same disease on the 16th of Oct. inst. Julia Frances [Barnes] aged 3 years and 6 months, children of George A. and Nancy D. Barnes.

At Hyde Settlement [Broome Co. NY] on the 15th inst. Hon. Chauncey Hyde in the 79th year of his age.

Chenango Union, Norwich, NY, October 24, 1878

Marriages

AVERY - SAFTENBERGER:  In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 20th by Rev. W.R. Stone, Mr. William L. Avery of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Saftenberger of Norwich.

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PHELPS - JEFFREY:  In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 15th, at the residence of the bride's father by Rev. J.M. Langworthy, Mr. Tracy C. Phelps of South Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Nettie G. Jeffrey of New Berlin.

Mr. Tracy Phelps of South Edmeston, and Miss Nettie Jeffrey, were married last Wednesday morning.  We do not know anything in regard to the wedding presents or invited guests but imagine that it was a pleasant affair.  But we do happen to know something of the newly married ones, and of their previous lives.  Years ago, Tracy attended the school that we taught in an adjoining village.  He was a noble boy then and he has grown into a noble man, without a single stain upon his name and character.   Nettie has a husband in every way worthy of her and may her life be as sunny and beautiful as the autumn day upon which she assumed the holy relation of a faithful wife.

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GATES - DAVIS:  In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 9th by Rev. A.S. Hobart, Stephen A. Gates M.D. to Miss Harriet J. Davis both of South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY].

BALDWIN - SMITH: In Lincklaen [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th by Rev. J. Clarke, Mr. Albert J. Baldwin to Miss Phebe M . Smith all of Lincklaen.

SAUNDERS - ROBINSON:  In St. Paul's Church, Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th by Rev. Mr. Robinson, assisted by Rev. R.M. Duff, Mr. Robert Saunders to Miss Annie Robinson both of Jackson, Miss.

CUNNINGHAM - WEBB:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 9th, by Rev. J.F. Taunt, Mr. J.F.L. Cunningham to Miss Abbie Webb, all of Greene.

BARTLETT - HAYWARD:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] Sept. 11th, by Rev. G.A. Rawson, Mr. John L. Bartlett of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Lottie E. Hayward, formerly of Greene.

PARKER - JOHNSON:  In Greene [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 13th, by Rev. H.N. VanDeuson, Mr. Laderse Parker of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Frances E. Johnson of Smithville Centre [Chenango Co. NY].

BURNSIDE - SMITH:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th, by Rev. A.M. Colgrove, Mr. Charles Burnside to Miss Olivia Smith, both of Guilford.

STEAD - BRADLEY:  In Yaleville [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th, by Rev. W. Del Wilson, Mr. Royal Stead to Miss Clara Bradley.

ALDRICH - SKINNER:  In Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 14th by Rev. H.G. Meeker, Mr. Noah Aldrich of Preble to Miss Frankie Skinner of Plymouth.

ROOD-HUTCHINSON:  In South New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 10th, by Rev. J.H. Boyce, Mr. C.A. Rood of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Mary E. Hutchinson of South New Berlin.

BROWN - FOOTE:  In Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 16th by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Charles F. Brown to Miss Lilian Foote both of Coventry.

ROOT - THOMAS:  In Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 12th, by Rev. Mr. Jenckes, Mr. A.M. Root of Des Moines to Miss Frankie Thomas of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY].

BRIGGS - HOSLEY:  In Friendship, N.Y. [Allegany Co.] Oct. 16th, by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Mr. Ira E. Briggs of Buffalo [Erie Co. NY] to Miss Mame Hosley of Friendship.

BRIGGS - ARNOLD:  In Friendship, N.Y. [Allegany Co.] Oct. 16th by Rev. R.W. Van Schoick, Rev. E.R.D. Briggs of Scranton, Pa., to Miss Laura H. Arnold of McDonough, N.Y. [Chenango Co.].

COLE - PUNDERFORD: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Oct. 6th by Rev. A.C. Smith, Mr. Charles J. Cole to Miss Grace Punderford all of Cincinnatus.

Deaths

KELLY:  In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 19th, Lizzie [Kelly] daughter of Daniel and Mary Ann Kelly, aged 9 months.

MERCHANT:  In Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 18th, Mrs. Maria Merchant, widow of the late Niram S. Merchant, aged about 80 years.  The deceased was the oldest woman in the place and has always resided there.  At the time of her birth the village consisted of but one house beside that of her father.

GRANT:  In Pitcher [Chenango Co. NY] Oct. 7th, Anna A. [Grant] wife of Russel Grant, aged 62 years.

CORNELL: In Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] Oc.t 11th, Mrs. Mary Cornell aged 81 years.

STEPHENS:  In Oregon, Ill. Oct. 11th, Mr. Samuel R. Stevens aged 37 years, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY].

PAUL:  News come to us that Mr. Henry Paul who went from this place [Bainbrdge, Chenango Co. NY] to Kansas about a year ago, is dead. We have not learned the particulars.

STARKWEATHER:  Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] papers announce the death of Hon. George A. Starkweather of that village, which occurred on Sunday morning, the 13th inst.  He was born in Connecticut, in 1794, was educated at Union College, and in 1819 he came to Cooperstown, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1823.  For thirty-three years he practiced law in Otsego County [NY], after which he removed to Milwaukee, where he followed his profession for ten years, when he returned to Cooperstown.  In 1833 he was appointed Surrogate, which position he held for eight years, and in 1846 he was elected to Congress.  Only a few days before his death he addressed the veterans at their reunion in Cooperstown.  He was public-spirited and cherished a great pride in all that pertained to the village where he resided.  He was also a gentleman of strong social qualities and one who enjoyed public life.

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BROWN:  In Westerly, R.I., Oct. 17th, Mr. Dudley Brown Jr., formerly of Preston [Chenango Co. NY] aged 47 years.

A dispatch was received on Thursday evening last, announcing the death of Dudley Brown, Jr. of Westerly, R.I., son of Dudley Brown, Esq. of Preston.  No particulars were given, and it is probable that his death was sudden, as no intelligence of his illness had reached his friends, who had anticipated a visit from him this fall.

Deceased left the home of his boyhood several years since, and has for a long time resided in Westerly, where he has been actively engaged in manufacturing and other business.  It was his custom to make yearly visits at his old home and on these occasions, he made the acquaintance of many in this village and vicinity, who will learn with sincere regret of his death.  A gentleman of ability, conversant with the topics of the day, genial in his intercourse with all, a pleasant companion and a true friend, he will be missed, not only in the social circle, but by the business community.  His age was forty-seven years, and he was unmarried.

The shock comes with peculiar force to his aged parents.  Of a large family of children, they have buried all, with the exception of one daughter, who resides at the homestead.   Mr. and Mrs. Brown left on Monday morning for Westerly, arrangements having been made by telegraph for the funeral, which took place on Tuesday.  A large circle of friends sympathize with the bereaved family whose cup of affliction has so often been tasted.

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Rev. Dr. Thomas Street pastor of the Presbyterian Chruch in Cortland [Cortland Co. NY] died suddenly on Wednesday evening of last week.  He had officiated at a marriage at Onondaga Valley on that afternoon and had taken the evening train from Syracuse for Oswego, to attend the Synod in session there.  Just after the train left Fulton, Dr. Street's head fell upon the shoulder of a friend sitting in the seat with him, who immediately inquired if he was in pain.  Receiving no reply, a physician who happened to be on board was summoned, who pronounced life extinct. The body was taken to Oswego and placed in charge of an undertaker.  On Thursday it was taken to Cortland, in charge of friends, and the funeral took place on Saturday afternoon.  Memorial services were held in the church on Sunday morning.  His death was undoubtedly from disease of the heart.  He was one of the ablest clergymen in Centra New York and his loss will be deeply felt by the Chruch, as well as by the community generally.

News Item

The Oneida Union says:  H.C. Holmes of Eaton [Madison Co. NY] who deserted his wife and family some weeks ago has turned up in a Kansas town, where he is living with a woman who left Eaton a few days previous to Mr. Holmes' departure.  He has opened a small concern there with the old familiar name of "Temple of Variety."  Holmes, we believe, formerly resided in Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY].

Vital Records, Broome (1847) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

 Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY., September 1, 1847

Marriage

In Windsor, N.Y. [Broome Co.] on the 25th inst. by the Rev. H.W. Gilbert, Mr. George Edwards of East Troy, Walworth Co. Wisconsin Territory and Miss Electa S. Edwards daughter of Mr. William Edwards, of Windsor.

Death

In this village [Binghamton, Broome Co. NY] on Monday morning, 30th ult. Mr. Robert C. Whitmore, aged 28 years.

Mr. Whitmore was a man of strict integrity and enjoyed the honorable estimation of his fellow citizens.  In his business, as publisher of the Binghamton Democrat, he was active and industrious, and its typographical appearance attests his taste and skill as a printer.   He sustained an irreproachable moral character and in all the relations of life, towards his God, his young family and his fellow citizens, he acquitted himself, as we believe, acceptably, affectionately and honorably.

He has gone to an early grave, and his loss will be deplored not only by those with whom he was connected by the closest ties of kindred, but by a large circle of friends.  Democrat

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, September 15, 1847

Marriages

On the 5th August in the town of Union [Broome Co. NY] by Rev. D.D. Gregory, Mr. Lewis Jennison and Miss Hannah L. Allen daughter of Lawrence Allen, Esq.

By the same, in Conklin [Broome Co. NY] on the 29th ult. Mr. Charles Ensign Jr. and Miss Sarah M. Evans.

Also, by the same, on the 9th inst. in Union [Broome Co. NY] Mr. Elisha W. Evans and Miss Caroline S. Allen.

Broome Republican, Binghamton, NY, September 22, 1847

Marriage

At Big Flat, Chemung Co. [NY] on Wednesday evening, 15th Sept. inst. by the Rev. P. Fowler, Mr. Jehiel E. Williams of Corning [Steuben Co. NY] to Miss Sarah W. Park daughter of Judson, M. Park, Esq. of the former place.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 15, 1878

Marriages

In the Cathedral of our merciful Saviour, Faribault, Minn. Oct. 23, by Rev. Steinfort Kidney, D.D. Rev. Charles A. Poole M.A. Rector of St. Andrew's Church, New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] and Marie Edna [Kidney] second daughter of the officiating clergyman.

At the Baptist parsonage in Chaseville [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 5th, by Rev. H. Denton, Loren B. Smith and Miss Sarah J. Krooit(?) all of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY].

In Ilion [Herkimer Co. NY], oct. 31st, by the Rev. Edward M. Pecke, Barton L. Woodbury and Carrie E. Brown, all of Richfield [Otsego Co. NY].

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] Nov. 6, by Rev. A. Parker, Merrit S. Parker of Greene [Chenango Co. NY] and Mrs. R. Close of Norwich.

In the Baptist Church, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. Luman Yale, Abner Leonard and Miss Mary Bennett.

In Fergusonville [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 26th, by Rev. Keogan, Samuel A. McMorris of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Minnie Snyder of the same place.

At the parsonage, Delhi [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 7th by Rev. J.H. Robinson, John A. Roda and Miss Almena F. Robinson all of Hamden [Delaware Co. NY].

In New York, Oct. 30, by Rev. H.C. Tiffany D.D., Edward Campbell Fox of New York and Mary Adelia [Eddy] youngest daughter of Hon. John Eddy of Milford [Otsego Co. NY].

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 3, by Rev. H. Brotherton, Seymour L. Bourne of Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] and Elida V. Blanchard of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In 1874, Donald Watson, an employee in the railroad shops here, left for Scotland, and located at Renfrew.  Last summer, before the Misses Parish left for Europe, H.C. Stratford gave them a letter of introduction to his friend Watson.  While visiting Scotland, they called upon Mr. Watson, who showed the young ladies many courtesies during their stay in the neighborhood of Renfrew.  About one month ago Lillie Parish returned to this country, leaving her sister abroad.  It is now announced that Mr. Watson and Miss Mary Parish will be married at Renfrew, Scotland, on the 25th inst. and invitations to that effect have been received by parties here.

Deaths

In Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. Harry J. [Stoner] son of John and Sarah L. Stoner, aged 2 years.

At Hartwick Seminary [Otsego Co. NY], Nov. 1st, infant daughter of Wm. D. and Fannie L. Burditt, aged 2 months.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 2nd, Charles B. Reynolds aged 23 years.

In Worcester [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 8th, Mrs. Rebecca Nisbeth, aged 83 years.

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 31, Frank G. [Parshall] son of James E. and Phebe A. Parshall, aged 15 years.

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 5, Mrs. Abram L....d(?)

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY] Nov. 8(?), George M. Hanford aged 61 years.

In Walton [Delaware Co. NY, Nov. 9(?) Sarah [Travis] wife of John Travis, aged 22 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 7, Mary A. Griggs aged 39 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 7th of diptheria, Lena May [Palmer] aged 7 years; and the same day, Winnefred Catharine [Palmer] aged 4 years, children of Benjamin and Nancy Pamer.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 10, Mrs. Anna Curtis aged 70 years.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 12, Carrie M. Harris aged 15 years.

In Roxbury [Delaware Co. NY], Nov. 10, Thomas Faulkner.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 5(?) Elmira Parkhurst aged 15 years.

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 9, Lillie Whitney daughter of Walter Whitney, aged 2 years.

A child of George Corey of Union [Broome Co. NY] between two and three years of age, knocked a lamp from the table to the floor.  It broke and the oil became ignited.  The mother placed the child upon the floor while she attempted to smother the flames. the child's clothes took fire from the oil, and before relieved, it was burned to death.

Miss Annis Ingraham was seriously injured while enroute to Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] by being thrown from a buggy and died.

Mt. Vision, Otsego Co. NY:  We have recently heard that Miss Jane Sweet, who removed to California a short time ago, is dead.  Her remains are to be brought here for interment.

Vital Records, Otsego County, NY (1849 & 1872)

 Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 7, 1849

Marriage

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 4th instant, by Rev. G.W. Howe, Mr. Solomon Squire to Miss Sarah Ann Humphrey, both of Milford.

Death

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY] of scarlet fever on the 1st inst. George [Thrall] younger son of Dr. F.G. Thrall, aged 1 year 9 months and 7 days.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 14, 1849

Marriage

In this village on the 10th instant, by Rev. Mr. Loomis, Mr. Marshal W. Barker of Clinton, Oneida Co. [NY] to Louisa [McLean] daughter of the late William McLean of Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY].

Death

In this village [Cooperstown, Otsego Co. NY], on the 2d instant, Mr. Whitmore E. Chapman aged 38 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 21, 1849

Death

In Milford [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst., Captain William Russell, a soldier of the Revolution, aged 93 years.

Otsego Democrat, Cooperstown, NY, July 28, 1849

Deaths

In Otsego [Otsego Co. NY] on the 22d inst. after an illness of four days, Mr. Luther Eddy in the 78th year of his age.  He was one of the first settlers of this county.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 16th inst. of consumption, Mr. Daniel A. Head son of Truman Head in the 27th year of his age.

In Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] on the 18th inst. Helen Amelia [Head] only child of Daniel A. and Waitey M. Head, aged five months.

A young man named Philip Flausburgh was killed at Davenport, Delaware Co. [NY] on the 6th inst. by the falling of a tree.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 8, 1878

Marriages

In Hobart [Delaware Co. NY], Oct. 29th, by Rev. C.B. Landon assisted by Rev. C.C. Miller, Burtis A. Knapp and Georgia A. Matthews all of Hobart.

In Hunter, Greene County [NY], October 29th, by Rev. Father Cancane, James Meehan to Miss Teresa B. White both of Delhi [Delaware Co. NY].

At the M.E. church in Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24th by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Charles H. Hallock and Miss R. Endora Fagan both of Franklin [Delaware Co. NY].

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 27th, by Rev. J.W. Mevis, Charles W. Patterson of Unadilla and Miss Sa... Bassett of Andes [Delaware Co. NY].

At the residence of the bride's parents in Richfield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. S.R. Ward, H.L. Davis and Miss Anna R. Ford all of Richfield.

At the residence of the bride's father in German Flats [Chenango Co. NY] by Rev. P.F. Sanborne, Miss M. Addie Benedict to James A. Burlingame of Springfield [Otsego Co. NY].

At Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. Orrin Perkins, Filmore M. French of Warren [Herkimer Co. nY] to Mary E. [Ingalls] daughter of Allen Ingalls.

At the Baptist parsonage Oct. 29th by Rev. G.E. Flint, John C. Dunlap and Miss Eunice Perkins all of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY].

At the home of the bride's parents, Oct. 27th, by Rev. A.S. Hobart, Melvin D. Lewis and Lovina S. Benjamin both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Laurens, Otsego Co. NY:  After all there are a great many pleasant things in the life of a minister.  The 26th was one of those happy moments which come but frequently and are appreciated more because of their scarcity.  The many good people of West Laurens gave their pastor and his wife, Rev. Mr. Beebe of Laurens, a pleasant surprise party, that day being the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage.  To show the wisdom of these good people the older of the flock came in the afternoon, reserving the evening for the young people.  Among the presents was a fine buffalo robe and a set of dishes.

Wednesday evening last, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage by giving a tin wedding.  About one hundred persons were present and the tinware was a rare sight to behold.  Besides scores of useful articles there was a tin cat hole, a tin "stove pipe" hat, tin collars and cuffs, all perfectly formed, a portrait of Mr. Lincoln cut upon tin, so that the shadow was a perfect resemblance of the original.  The parlors were adorned with tin souvenirs in all conceivable shapes.  A generous supper was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Morris's hearty hospitality always makes guests comfortable and at home.  We are sure all present spent a delightful evening and join with us in wishing for them another decade of happiness and prosperity.

Deaths

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Mrs. Mary Nichols in her 76th(?) year.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 27th, Elizabeth Duckle Allen aged 78(?) years.

In Afton [Chenango Co. NY] October 29th, William E. Preston aged 70 years.

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] Nov. 23, Miss Betsey Barton aged 73 years.

In Schuyler's Lake [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 28th, Mr. John Darfy aged 73 years.

In Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24th of consumption, Miss F.A.  Hastings aged 28 years.

In Morris [Otsego Co. NYH] Oct. 20th, Amos Atwell.

Mrs. Alfred Norton of Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] retired in usual health Friday night and Saturday morning was found dead in bed.  Her husband died only three weeks ago.  Mrs. N. was a sister of judge Sturges.

Alex. DeFoy a Norwich [Chenango Co. NY] lad, playfully presented the breech end of a pistol toward Mary Griffin, a young lady stopping in the house and said "I will shoot you."  By some means it was discharged, the ball entered DeFoy's neck.  He lived but a few minutes.

Casualties:  Zadock Fitch was injured by his wagon upsetting, and Mrs. Winslow had her collar bone broken at Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY]; Timothy McDonald of the same place, broke three ribs by falling downstairs.  Jay Parshall of Middlefield [Otsego Co. NY] was blown over with the plate of his barn and may die from concussion of the brain.  A child of  Mrs. Cossart of Westford [Otsego Co. NY], set fire to itself with shavings while its mother was absent, and died in a few hours.  A thirteen-year- old son of Mr. Graham, who resides near Cooperstown, was killed by a tree accidently falling on him.

Vital Records, Madison (1812), Chenango (1836) & Otsego (1878) Counties, NY

The Pilot, Cazenovia NY, January 15, 1812

Marriage

On Sunday the 5th instant, by Ozias Burr, Esquire, Mr. Thomas J. Lewis to Miss Lucinda Atwell all of Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, January 29, 1812

Marriages 

At Nelson [Madison Co. NY] on the 23d instant, by William Whipple, Esq. Mr. John Rice to Miss Anna Williams.

In this village [Cazenovia, Madsion Co. NY] by the same, on the 24th inst. Mr. Horace Hart to Miss Betsey Bigelow both of Paris, Oneida County [NY].

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, March 4, 1812

Marriage

At Pompey [Onondaga Co. NY] on the first inst. by Ozias Burr, Esq. Mr. Samuel Holmes of Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Betsey Savage of the former place.

The Pilot, Cazenovia, NY, April 1, 1812

Marriages

In this village [Cazenovia, Madison Co. NY] on Sunday last, by William Whipple Esq. Mr. John Brown of Sullivan [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Lauriana Ward.

At Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] Mr. Andrew P. Lord of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] to Miss Salome Tenny.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 13, 1836

Marriage

In Richford, Tioga County [NY] on the 3d inst. by the Rev. Mr. Morse, Mr. Nelson Norton of that place to Miss Silvy Stedman of Berkshire [Tioga Co. NY].

Death

Miss Maria Van Denburgh recently died in Albany [Albany Co. NY], aged 101 years.

News Item

Five of the former Presidents of the U. States are now dead [in 1836].  Gen. Washington died Dec. 10, 1799, aged 68 years; John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, July 4th, 1826, the first aged 91 and the second aged 84 years; James Monroe, July 4, 1831, aged 73 years; and James Madison, June 28, 1836, aged 86 years.  J.Q. Adams is the only ex-President living [in 1836].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, July 20,  1836

Death

In New Berlin [Chenango Co. NY] on the 14th inst. Mrs. Maria Harris, wife of john Harris, Esq. late of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY] aged 38 years.

The circumstances which caused and attended the death above recorded were peculiarly afflicting.  On the 4th of July, a son of Mr. Harris, aged 12 years, was drowned in the Unadilla River.  The annunciation of this event to the family produced a shock to the mind of Mrs. Harris from which she never recovered.  Search was immediately made for the body and continued during the afternoon and night, but it was not until the afternoon of the 5th that it was found.  Mrs. Harris became deranged, her mind was destroyed, and in ten days from the melancholy occurrence on the 4th, she was no more!  Thus perished a fine boy, and thus perished an excellent and amiable woman.  To the surviving members of the family these were cases of the severest trials and affliction.  We have never known the sympathies of the public more general and deep seated than on these occasions.

Oneonta Herald & Democrat, Oneonta, NY, November 1, 1878

Marriages

In Oneonta [Chenango Co. NY] at the Central Hotel, Oct. 24th, by Rev. H.H. Allen, George H. Yager of Belden, N.Y. [Broome Co.] and Lucy N. Beers of Maryland [Otsego Co. NY].

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 23d by Rev. Elles Jones, C.A. Pearce of Otego [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss J. Elva Bailey.

At the house of the bride's parents, Stamford [Delaware Co. NY] Oc.t 23d, by Re.v E.L. Richards, James M. Donnelly, M.D. of Davenport [Delaware Co. NY] and Miss Frances M. Clark.

At Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 16th, Otis H. Babbitt and Mrs. D.S. Luce.

At the residence of the officiating clergyman, by Re.v J.H. Wright of Davenport, A. Oscar Baker of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] and Miss Lydia M. Thayer of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

At the Baptist parsonage, Oct. 22d, by Rev. F. P. Sutherland, C.F. Myrick and Miss Emma J. Wild both of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY].

At the Empire House, Gilbertsville [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 19th, by J. Suden Esq. William L. Benjamin and Clara L. Thompson both of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 23, Mrs. Chas. Church.

In Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY], Oct. 19, Alfred Norton aged 70 years.

In Cherry Valley [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 24, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen widow of the late Rev. Wm. Allen and mother of Mrs. George Reynolds of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] aged 73 years.

In Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] Oct. 22, Mrs. Duer Johnson aged 78 years, mother of Mrs. David Alger of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY].

In New York Oct. 21, Sarah S. [Baker] widow of Lanc(?) Baker and daughter of the late Gen. Jacob Morris of Morris [Otsego Co. NY] aged 91 years.

Vital Records, Madison County, NY (1872)

 Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, July 4, 1872

Marriages

PETERSON - BRIGGS:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] June 10, by Rev. I.D. Peaslee, Mr. Charles A Peterson of Stockbridge [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Ella Briggs of Lebanon [Madison Co NY].

REED - JONES:  At the residence of Lyman Woods in the town of Hamilton [Madison Co. NY], June 1, by U.N. Rhodes, Esq. George Reed and Lottie Jones, both of Hamilton.

CRAMPTON - BUSS; In Vernon [Oneida Co. NY] at the house of S. Parks, June 26, by Rev. J.W. Roberts, Mr. James Crampton and Miss Jane A. Buss.

RISLEY - MUNGER:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY], June 26, by Rev. C.W. Adams, Mr. Willett P. Risley and Miss Mary Munger, all of Waterville.

LEE - WILLIAMS:  In DeRuyter [Madison Co. NY], by Rev. Ira D. Clark, Mr. George D. Lee of Rochester, N.Y. [Monroe Co.] and Miss Helen S. Williams of DeRuyter.

ROOT - McQUEEN:   In Meridian, Cayuga Co. [NY], June 19, by Rev. Wallace B. Lucas, Mr. Ervin B. Root of Newport, Monroe Co. Mich., and Miss Flora McQueen of Pine Woods [Madison Co. NY].

WILLOW - GORDON:  At the Reformed Church parsonage, June 13, Joseph Willow of Oneida Community [Madison Co. NY] and Miss Nellie Gordon of Canastota [Madison Co. NY].

Deaths

CRANSTON:  Near Poolville [Madison Co. NY], June 21, very suddenly, James Cranston aged 77 years.

On Wednesday of last week, Mr. Cranston, residing in Poolville, died almost instantly.  He had been a confirmed invalid for nearly forty years, but up to the very moment of his death had shown no symptoms of unusual illness.  He had been indulging in a walk in the dooryard and then came into the house, threw himself down upon the bed and expired without a struggle.  Poolville seems particularly unfortunate in losing her citizens thus suddenly.  Within the past six months Mr. Risley, Mr. Williams and Mr. Cranston have been stricken down without a moment's warning of their fate.

CAREY:  In Munnsville [Madison Co. NY], June 30 of consumption, Edward E. Carey aged 29 years and 7 days.

BACON:  In Waterville [Oneida Co. NY] June 29, Charles C. Bacon in the 61st year of his age.

DODD:  In Canastota [Madison Co. NY], June 24, Ella W. [Dodd] wife of Rev. Henry M. Dodd and niece of Mrs. V.W. mason, aged 31 years, 6 months.

VIBBARD:  In Nelson [Madison Co. NY] June 19, Eliphalet Vibbard aged 83 years.

DeCLERCQ:  In Cazenovia [Madison Co. NY] June 20, Mrs. Laura Mason DeClercq wife of Peter DeClercq, aged 66 years.

KELLOGG:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] June 21, Mrs. Alice A. Kellogg in the 46th year of her age.

BLAKESLEE:  In Butler, Wayne Co. [NY] May 23, Delia A. [Blakellee] wife of Rev. M.P. Blakeslee and daughter of D.D. Stafford of Perryville [Madison Co. NY], aged 34 years.

MOORE:  In Lenox [Madison Co. NY] May 20, Mrs. Eli Moore aged 81 years.

CARPENTER:  In the town of Nelson [Madison Co. NY] June 23, Nancy Carpenter, wife of William Carpenter, aged 72 years and 9 months.

Mrs. William Carpenter, died of consumption at her residence near here on Sunday, 23d ult. and her funeral was held at the Baptist Church in this place, on the following Tuesday.  Elder Swan, of Cazenovia assisted by H.D. Whitnale, officiated.  Elder S. intimated that in due time these bodies of ours would be raised and live again in another world.

PRESTON:  In Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] June 23, Wilmina Preston aged 3 years and 2 months, daughter of Nelson and Aurora Preston.

HOWARD:  In Madison [Madison Co. NY], June 26, James Howard, aged 73 years.

MERRIFIELD:  In Lebanon [Madison Co. NY] June 9, Emma Merrifield aged 1 year, 4 months and 9 days

BEEBE:  in Hamilton [Madison Co. NY] June 25, Anna M. Beebe wife of Darius Beebe aged 62 years and 5 months.

The wife of Darius Beebe, of Hamilton, died on Tuesday of last week, by the refusal to take nay nourishment to sustain life.  Mrs. B. had been out of health some time, suffering under an aberration of mind, to such an extent as to be considered unsafe to be left alone.

DEWEY:  Chittenango Depot, Madison Co. NY:  Charles Dewey got drowned on Saturday morning last, near Boliver [Allegany Co. NY].  there are so many rumors in relation to the matter that the particulars cannot be got with accuracy.  The facts are that he was in a gig with a son of Isaac Bettinger, and was going from the canal landing to Boliver.  They were at the time driving pretty fast and saw a sawlog on the towpath, but not in time to stop the horse.  One of the wheels hit the end of the log, broke a tug, and the horse ran away, throwing Bettinger from the gig on the ground, hurting him quite seriously, upsetting the gig at the same time into the canal, with Dewey under it.  He was found on Saturday morning by Rufus Jones.  The above is all that we have been able to learn.

BAKER:  The death of William H. Baker cast a gloom over the many readers of The Democratic Union in this place and vicinity and all sympathize deeply with his many relatives and friends in this their hour of grief.

WADSWORTH:  Chittenango, Madison Co. NY:  The remains of a child of Mrs. Wadsworth were disinterred from our cemetery on Tuesday of last week and sent to Erie, Pa. for reinterment.

BENNETT:  The Utica [Oneida Co. NY] papers announce the death of Calvin H. Bennett last year, an employee in the Herald office, which occurred at St. Elizabeth's hospital in that city Saturday morning, June 22d.

WALLACE:  A young man by the name of Wallace Swan formerly of Lincklaen, Chenango Co. [NY] was drowned while crossing the Marmaton River, near Nevada City, Mo. on the first(?) of May last.

News Items

The Fall of a Rope-Walker at Norwich

On the afternoon of the 26th ult. Professor Leone undertook to cross one of the principal streets of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] on a rope, extended from the American House to the Rhinge Block.  At about 4 o'clock a crowd assembled, the professor mounted the rope and had got nearly halfway across it, when the fastening to the end of the rope on the American House suddenly gave way, and down came man, balance pole and rope into the mud. The professor was taken to the hotel but shortly re-appeared and assured those gathered about that he was all right and would again make his appearance on the rope.  But later it was ascertained that he had broken a rib.  The distance fallen was between thirty-five and forty feet and his escape from instant death seems almost miraculous.

Murder in Cortland County

On Monday of last week a well-known citizen of Truxton [Cortland Co NY], Levi Rowley, Jr. was shot while at work making fence on his farm.  The ball entered his back, inflicting probably a fatal wound. The one who committed the deed was a nephew of Mr. Rowley's by the name of Eugene Briggs, about eighteen years of age.  Mr. Rowley, after being shot, turned and saw young Briggs only about eight rods from him with a gun in his hand.  He immediately fled and has not since been heard from although the officers are in pursuit of him.  Mr. R. succeeded, after being shot, in walking to a neighbor's house, where he soon after died.

Democratic Union, Oneida, NY, July 11, 1872:  Levi Rowley, who was shot last week, did not die, as reported in our last, but was, at last accounts, alive and likely to recover.  Young Briggs, who shot him, has been caught and lodged in Cortland County jail.

Vital Records, Chenango (1819 & 1836), Otsego (1869) Counties, NY

 Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, March 17, 1819

Marriage

At Cincinnatus [Cortland Co. NY] on the 13th inst. Mr. Bradford Church of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Anna Barns.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 17, 1819

Death

In this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 3rd inst. Mrs. Persis Hall aged 20 years, wife of Mr. Amos Hall.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, April 21, 1819

Death

Died in this town [Oxford, Chenango Co. NY] on the 5th inst. Mr. Gilbert Eddy, aged 52 years.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 2, 1819

One Cent Reward

Ran away from the subscriber on the 28th inst. an indented apprentice boy named Eliphas Nickerson, 14 years old.  Whoever will return said runaway to him after shall receive the above reward, but no charges.  All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said runaway on penalty of the law.  Wm. M. Thomas Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] April 30th, 1819.

Oxford Gazette, Oxford, NY, June 23, 1819

Married

In South Carolina, Mr. Stephen Lyon to Miss Rebecca Lamb.  Now join'd in matrimonial tether, / The Lamb and Lion lie together; / And at the appointed time in troth, / "A little child will lead them both."

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 1, 1836

Death

In this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] on the 21st ult.  Mrs. Irena [Blivin] wife of John Blivin, aged 32 years.

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 8, 1836

Marriage

In Smyrna [Chenango Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. S. Mills, Mr. Alfred Pabodie of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY] to Miss Prudence Deline Bosworth of Pharsalia [Chenango Co. NY].

Chenango Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 22, 1836

Death

Lyman Baldwin, son of Mr. Rufus Baldwin, Merchant, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] a very intelligent and promising young man 18 years of age, was drowned in the river on Sunday morning.  We learn that he went into the river with two others, and in endeavoring to cross, not being a swimmer, got into deep water.  The body remained in the water about half an hour.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 27, 1869

Marriage

In Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 20th, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, Jonah E. Holdredge and Ella E. Wallace both of Burlington [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

In Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], Oct. 21st, Sophia [Haddock] wife of Hosea Haddock, aged 68 years.

In this village [Morris, Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 20th, Harriet E. Morse [McClintock] wife of Dr. E. McClintock, aged 28 years.

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 6th, Henry T. Richmond aged 39 years.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY] Oct. 14th, Herbert B. [Musson] son of Richard and Abbie Musson of Butternuts [Otsego C o. NY] aged 9 months and 17 days.

At Butternuts [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 4th, infant daughter of George W. and Anna N. Lillie, aged 2 months.

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James Morehouse the person who drank the aqua ammonia in Schenevus [Otsego Co. NY], mention of which we made last week, died on the 18th inst.  He was a substantial farmer, and a good citizen and was 67 years of age.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 20, 1869:  Drank Ammonia:  On Saturday last, Mr. Jas. Morehouse of this town entered the store of Parsons A. Thompson in this village, stepped down to the cellar, where were placed a number of demijohns which contained wine for medicinal purposes.  By accident, while tasting the wine, as he supposed, Mr. Morehouse got hold of a demijohn containing ammonia, and before he was aware of it, he had taken quite a large draught.  He was removed to the house of his son-in-law, S.L. Kelley, and medical aid summoned.  He is now in a critical condition and his recovery is very doubtful.  Schenevus News

News Item

A boy named Leroy Bill whose hearing was injured and intellect impaired by sickness while an infant, ran away from his employer, Mr. David Bush, at Guilford Centre, on the 8th of last August, and all efforts to find his whereabouts have proved unavailing.  Any information regarding him will be thankfully received by said Bush, or his Guardian, R.C. Norton, Guilford, Chenango Co. N.Y.  

Vital Records, Delaware (1828) & Otsego (1857 & 1869) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 8, 1828

Marriage

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on Saturday evening last by the Rev. E.D. Wells, Mr. John Boyden to Miss Orrilla Tyrrell, daughter of Mr. Thomas M. Tyrrell, all of Oxford.

Death

In Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] on the 24th ult. Mr. Addison Thomas, aged 20 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 15, 1828

Marriage

In Hamden [Delaware Co. NY] on the 8th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Babbitt, Mr. Roswell Brant to Miss  Betsey Yendes daughter of Mr. George Yendes, all of Hamden.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, October 29, 1828

Marriage

At Trinity Churchy in Athens [Greene Co. NY], on the 15th inst. by the Rev. Mr. Prentice, Henry K. Sanger Esq. of Utica [Oneida Co. NY] to Miss Caroline Prentice of the former place.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 15, 1857

Marriages

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th of March, by Rev. Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Abel S. Miles to Miss Hellen Graves both of Oneonta.

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on the 2d inst. by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Jacob Gile to Miss Hellen E. Graves both of Laurens [Otsego Co. NY].

In Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] on the 7th inst. by Elder J. Cooke, Mr. Charles U.W. Osborn of Oronoco, Olmsted Co. Minnesota Territory, to Miss Sarah H. Griffth of Laurens, N.Y.

Death

In this village [Oneonta, Otsego Co. NY], on the morning of the 11th inst at the residence of his son, Mr. David Reynolds aged 78 years.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 6, 1857

Marriage

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] May 1st, by Rev. E.C. Hodge, Mr. Dexter Ward and Miss Zerva Harlow both of Davenport, Delaware Co. [NY].

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, May 13, 1857

Marriage

In Harpersfield [Delaware Co. NY] on the 30th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Boice, Mr. Nicholes Mickle of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss Amanda M. Peck of Harpersfield.

Death

In Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] on Wednesday, April 8, Emma Louisa Herrick adopted daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Fritts, aged 2 years, 5 months and 19 days.

Yes, she sleepeth now in the quiet grave, / Where no sorrows flow and no tempests rave; / The bowers shall fade from the dear one's breast, / But her soul shall dwell in the land of rest / Till an angel band from the sky shall come, / And her body bear to its heavenly home.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 20, 1869

Marriages

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] by Rev. John Smith, Adelbert Gould to Miss Fredonia Whitaker  both of Tompkins [Delaware Co. NY].

In Otego [Otsego Co. NY] at the same time, by the same, Samuel Cuyle of Masonville [Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Esther Gould of Otego.

In Mt. Vision [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 2, by D. Barnard, Esq., Hiram Bronnell of New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] to Miss E.C. Ward, of Hartwick [Otsego Co. NY].

Deaths

At Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 14th, Louisa [Valentine] wife of Henry Valentine, aged 40 years and 4 months.

Last Wednesday afternoon, the wife of Mr. Henry Valentine, who resides some two miles north of this village, died very suddenly.  About a week before her death, she had given birth to a child, and was doing well as was supposed.  Wednesday morning, she was able to set up and had her dress on, after dinner she thought she would lay down, got onto the bed for that purpose.  Heavy breathing was at once heard by a girl in the house, who went to the bedside, found the little child on the floor and Mrs. Valentine apparently breathing her last.  The girl informed Mr. V. who was chopping wood at the door.  As he went in, he saw that his wife was nearly gone.  He at once called for his neighbors, but she died before they reached the house.  Thus, suddenly has a husband been bereft of a wife and five small children of a kind and affectionate mother.  Although death came upon her suddenly, yet it found her prepared for the change, having for a number of years, possessed a hope that her name was written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

At Edmeston [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 3d, Thomas Southworth aged 78 years.

At Otego [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 7, Julia A. [Ward] wife of Amasa H. Ward, aged 51 years, 7 months.

At Albany [Albany Co. NY], Oct. 10, of consumption, Geo. B. Whitford of Garrattsville [Otsego Co. NY] aged 22 years.  His remains were brought home for interment.

Rev. Daniel Clark formerly pastor of the Congregational church at Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], late of Plainfield, Ill., was drowned Sept. 24th, while fording a bayou of the Desplaines River on horseback.  Mr. Clark is remembered with affection by many of the churches and former pastors in Chenango and Otsego as a noble Christian worker.  From the appearance of the body when found, it is supposed his horse suddenly plunged into one of the many deep holes in the bayou throwing his rider and in struggling to regain firm footing probably struck the deceased on the head with his forefoot.

James Butler, brakesman on a special stock train East last Tuesday morning, 12th inst., was instantly killed by striking his head against the turnpike bridge over a deep cut between Afton and Harpursville.  Butler was a resident of East Worcester [Otsego Co. NY].

A few days before old Jimmy Cox sickened and died, he was sawing wood for a family in the village.  The lady of the house asking him his age, he replied 92.  "Well, Mr. Cox, I suppose you are so anxious to live now, as you were fifty years ago."  The old man took his short pipe out of his mouth, looked the lady in the face, and with humble tone replied:  "I don't know, if the Lord should take a fancy to me, I'd be willing to lie down and die at once."  Rep & Dem.

Vital Records, Delaware (1828), Otsego (1857 & 1869) Counties, NY

 Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 10, 1828

Marriage

In Andes [Delaware Co. NY] on the 4th inst. by Elder Richard Woolsey, Mr. Nicholas Akerly to Miss Sally Hamilton.

Death

In New York suddenly on Saturday morning last, General Theodorus Bailey postmaster of that city, aged about 70 years.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 17, 1828

Marriage

In Exeter, Otsego Co. [NY] on Thursday last, by the Rev. Daniel Nash, Mr. Edward B. Paine of this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] to Miss Sally Ann Johnson of Cooperstown [Otsego Co. NY] daughter of Mr. Horatio G. Johnson.

Delaware Gazette, Delhi, NY, September 24, 1828

Marriage

In Meredith [Delaware Co. NY] on Monday morning last, by Elder Tuttle, Mr. Ephraim Robbins, merchant, to Miss Julia Benedict, daughter of Benjamin Benedict, Esq. all of Meredith.

Death

In this village [Delhi, Delaware Co. NY] this morning, after a short but severe illness, Miss Nancy Welles, daughter of Mr. Noah Welles in the 34th year of her age.

Oneonta Herald, Oneonta, NY, April 1, 1857

Marriage

At Ballard's Hotel, March 26th, by Rev. W.G. Queal, Mr. Isaac Howe to Miss Agnes M. Osborn both of Franklin, N.Y. [Delaware Co.]

Deaths

The Hon. Levi Beardsley died in New York on the 19th of March.  Mr. B. was formerly a resident of this County [Otsego Co. NY] and her representative in the Assembly,  He held the office of Senator for eight years.  He also, in his lifetime, held many other responsible stations.  Truly our noble men are passing away.

Judge Douglas died in Franklin [Delaware Co. NY] on the 19th ult.  He was the oldest member of the bar in Delaware County [NY].  He held the office of first judge of the county righteously.  His life illustrated his integrity of purpose and well may the living mourn the loss of such men.

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Dr. William Yates who first introduced vaccination into the United States, died at Morris, Otsego County, in this state [NY] on the 17th ult. at the extreme age of 90. He was a native of England, studied under Sir James Earle at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, attended Abernethy's first course of lectures, left London at the aged of 23, possessed a fortune, and went home.  Of a remarkably benevolent disposition, his attention was early directed to Trent.  He received and treated a number of pauper lunatics, but an unfortunate accident overthrew his plans for their relief.  One of his patients in a paroxysm of frenzy took the life of another patient, under shocking circumstances, and then committed suicide.  He was so horrified at the act that he determined to close the asylum, and, after providing for the proper treatment, among their friends or otherwise, of the remainder, he sailed to Philadelphia, where he arrived in June 1799.

Previous to this incident (says a correspondent of the Evening Post) he had become greatly interested in the subject of vaccination which was then just becoming known to the medical profession in England.  And it was the desire to extend its blessings along with the shock to a sensitive mind of the accident mentioned that determined his visit to America.  Before sailing he made the personal acquaintance of Dr. Jenner, obtained from his hand a large supply of the virus and from his mouth all additional particulars.

Immediately on his arrival at Philadelphia, he engaged himself with all the zeal of an ardent philanthropic mind to disseminate the knowledge of the then new discovery.  And it is certain that he was the first to introduce into America this great boon to humanity, although the credit of its first introduction has been generally accorded to another.  He knew this, but had a morbid dislike to publicity, and never publicly contradicted it, being satisfied to extend its usefulness to his utmost.  While preaching incessantly its preventive powers, he inoculated thousands with the vaccine virus.  The doctrine and practice were received by the American public with greater avidity even than with the English.

The following year his affairs demanded his return to England, but in a few months, he sailed again for Philadelphia.  He made the acquaintance of Judge Cooper, father of Fenimore Cooper, the novelist.  Of their intimate friendship he enjoyed until they dropped one after another into the arms of death.  With Judge Cooper he ascended the Susquehanna to Otsego County, and being charmed with the passing beauty of the scenery and also captivated by the daughter of a leading settler in the Valley of the Butternuts, he married the young lady and resolved to pitch his tent there.  He returned with his bride to England, when he disposed to Sapperton, which, as the eldest son he had inherited, to his brother.

After spending a year in England, and making a tour of the continent, he sailed for the last time for America and purchased a large estate in Butternuts, where he resided to the day of his death.

Morris Chronicle, Morris, NY, October 13, 1869

Marriages

At the house of the bride's father, Oct. 6th, by Rev. N.S. Rulison, E. Martin Burpee of Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] and Abbie M. [Bowne] daughter of Chas. A. Bowne, Esq. of Morris [Otsego Co. NY].

At the house of Albert Ford, Esq. Morris [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 4th, by Rev. O.K. Crosby, George W. Ford and Carrie M. Angels.

At the house of the bride's father, in West Laurens [Otsego Co. NY] Sept. 30th, by Rev. A. Hayward, Mr. G.R. Hay and Miss L.F. Soden, all of Laurens.

At the house of the bride's father in Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY] September 29th, by J.P. Wheeler, Esq., Eli Coy and Miss Jane Reed all of Garrattsville

Deaths

In New Lisbon [Otsego Co. NY] on the 25th ult. Icabod Dunning aged 66 years.

In Garrettsville [Otsego Co. NY] September 18, of consumption, Miss Lottie D. Emerson, aged 14 years, 4 months and 16 days.

In Fly Creek [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 3d, Mrs. Milinda Babbet aged 67 years.  Grand was the victory she achieved over death, through faith.  As the light falls into the bosom of the morning, so peacefully she passed from behind the vail to the light and joy of immortality.

This destroyer of mankind has taken from earth a friend.  Algernon L. Sabin died in Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY] Oct. 2d, aged 30 years.  Although but few of our readers were acquainted with the deceased, yet we cannot let his death pass without speaking a word to his memory.  Mr. S. we had known for many years.  We saw him growing up from a boy to manhood, respected and beloved. At the breaking out of the rebellion, he with many others of his young associates from his native town, buckled his armor on and fought bravely the battles of his country.  Coming home in health, full of vigor, with a bright future before him, he entered actively into business and he will be remembered by many in this section, as the obliging stationman at Oneonta.  He was kind, obliging, gentlemanly, friendly and benevolent.  He had a heart and it was in the right spot and always felt for earth's unfortunate ones.  He has passed away just as he was in the midst of enjoyment.  Many a silent tear will be dropped over the grave of our young friend.

Died, at Boise City, Idaho, Sept. 27th, of heart disease, following inflammatory rheumatism, Christine Carr [Foote], wife of Rev. Henry L. Foote, aged 21 years.  Her life was beautiful.  She gave her youth to the Savior, who gave His life for her, and in the flower of her early womanhood, He has taken her to himself.  God comfort the bereaved.  God help us all, that our last mortal cry, "My heart is sore pained within me," may be exchanged for the joyful song of him "That overcometh" and "shall not be hurt of the second death."  A.C.B.